A calm spot on Waardeiland
This upper-floor apartment sits on Schaepmanplein 16 in the Waardeiland neighbourhood of Leiden, a quiet residential street with an open view. The home was built in 1978 and carries an energy label B. With a price of €579,000, the asking price is 20% below the neighbourhood average of €727,750, which puts it on the keen side compared with other apartments in Leiden.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. According to the agent, the living area is 119 m², while the BAG registration lists 122 m². The home has a roof terrace and a balcony, plus a parking spot. It is fully owned, has a CV boiler, and the agent notes that the insulation consists largely of double glazing and wall insulation. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €265.
Life on Waardeiland
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes Waardeiland, give their area an average score of 7.59 based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Nice, friendly neighbourhood where people see each other and help where they can. The authentic appearance of the houses and convenient location relative to the centre of Leiden." Another adds: "It's close to EVERYTHING - which is super nice, especially the station! The centre is also nice and close. The people are friendly and not loud. There's a lot of greenery and a park nearby. It's great!" A third resident notes that police are often around and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field. The district has about 1,060 inhabitants, with a third aged 65 or older. For more on the area, see the Waardeiland neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with SPAR a couple of streets away. Daltonschool De Leeuwerik is a five-minute walk, and Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk van Kempen in Leiderdorp, about a ten-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Roomburgh is a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Leiden, Meerburgerkade and Leiderdorp, Spanjaardsbrug are both a five-minute walk, with lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183 and 3. Leiden Lammenschans station is about 2.1 km away. The municipality of Leiden offers a range of services and connections, as described on the municipality of Leiden.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €534,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €384,000 to €534,000. As for the address, the road traffic noise level is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is medium, and by 2050 flood risk is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kerkvliet Makelaars on Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Schaepmanplein 16, Leiden
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €579,000 is 8% above the WOZ value of €534,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also 20% below the average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood, which is €727,750.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 119 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 122 m². There is a roof terrace and a balcony, plus a parking spot. The home is on the first living floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent notes that the home has largely double glazing and wall insulation, which supports the label. The exact costs depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €265. This fee typically covers shared maintenance, insurance and possibly a reserve fund for future repairs.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, but the risk level is still low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level is 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 25 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and 2023, and are area-level indications, not measurements at the home itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is about 609 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. SPAR is about 713 metres away, also within walking distance. Dirk and Hoogvliet are about 1.1 km away. There are 39 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of options for groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Daltonschool De Leeuwerik, a primary school, is about 449 metres away, a five-minute walk. De Bron, a primary school, is about 741 metres away. For secondary education, Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is about 777 metres away, and Bonaventura Agora Leiden is about 832 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stops are Leiden, Meerburgerkade and Leiderdorp, Spanjaardsbrug, both about 400-450 metres away, a five-minute walk. Bus lines 1, 2, 169, 182, 183 and 3 stop there. The nearest train station is Leiden Lammenschans, about 2.1 km away.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the Roodenburgerdistrict, which includes Waardeiland, give an average score of 7.59 based on seven reviews. One resident praises the friendly atmosphere and the convenient location relative to the centre. Another mentions the proximity to the station and the greenery. A third notes that police are often around and that dog owners sometimes leave mess on the grass field.
